8 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Private tour exploring Aswans ancient and modern treasures
See the Unfinished Obelisk and learn ancient stone carving techniques
Explore Philae Temple with intricate columns and hieroglyphics
Visit a vibrant Nubian Village and experience local customs
€ 374.43
€ 344.48
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Explore the magnificent treasures of Aswan on a private tour that highlights both its ancient heritage and modern marvels. Begin your journey with a visit to the High Dam an engineering feat that reshaped Egypts landscape and marvel at the scale and ambition of the Unfinished Obelisk a 1200 ton monument that reveals the techniques of ancient stone carving. Continue to the majestic Philae Temple where intricately carved columns and hieroglyphics tell stories of gods and pharaohs offering a glimpse into Egypts rich spiritual history. With a knowledgeable guide you can move at your own pace lingering to capture photographs or absorb the details of each site making the experience fully customizable to your interests.
The adventure concludes with a visit to a vibrant Nubian Village where you will be welcomed into traditional homes and experience the warmth of local hospitality. Learn about customs preserved over generations while enjoying the colorful surroundings and authentic cultural interactions. Designed for history enthusiasts families photographers and cultural explorers this private tour combines educational experiences with the comfort of an air conditioned vehicle ensuring smooth transitions between sites and a seamless journey through Aswans remarkable heritage.
Private tour High Dam Obelisk Philae Temple Nubian Village
Air conditioned vehicle with driver
Round trip boat to Philae Temple and Nubian Village
Hotel pickup and drop off
Flexible Timing
Bottled Water
All Fees and Taxes
Professional and Local Guide
Gratuities for guide and driver
Hat sunglasses and sunscreen
Camera
Wheelchair accessible
No public transportation nearby
Minimum age of participants is 1
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A fascinating archaeological site that gives you a real look into ancient Egyptian engineering. The Unfinished Obelisk is impressive in size and shows exactly how obelisks were carved directly from the granite quarries of Aswan. Walking around the site helps you appreciate the amount of work, skill, and precision that went into shaping these massive monuments. The explanations on-site are clear, and the rocky surroundings add to the atmosphere. It’s an easy and quick visit, but very educational and definitely worth seeing if you’re interested in ancient history or craftsmanship. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Aswan!
There is nothing around really, just literally unfinished obelisk. If you are Egypt history and all this kind of stuff freak you gonna love it, otherwise not much to do there 😆 it was completely empty as we went around 3pm but extremely hot. (Visited on November) also, you can’t touch it or go too close as it’s separated for public.
Ancient quarry used to supply granite to tombs and temples north of Aswan. The introductory video shows theories of how these massive blocks were quarried and transported.
The Unfinished Obelisk is definitely worth a short visit if you’re in Aswan. It was part of our Aswan tour, and we had a guide, which made the experience nicer as we had explanations for everything. It’s amazing to see this massive monument still lying in the granite quarry where it was carved thousands of years ago; it really helps you imagine the incredible skill and effort of ancient Egyptian craftsmen. The site is well laid out with clear signs and gives a great insight into how obelisks were made. However once you leave the site, be prepared for quite a bit of hustling from local vendors selling spices, papyrus, and various souvenirs. While some are friendly, the persistence can get a bit overwhelming and takes away from the peaceful experience of the visit.
The Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan. The Unfinished Obelisk, located in the northern granite quarries of Aswan, is one of Egypt’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Believed to have been commissioned during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in the 18th Dynasty, this massive monument would have been the largest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt. If completed, it would have measured around 42 meters in height and weighed an estimated 1,200 tons. The obelisk was intended to be carved directly from the bedrock, using simple tools made of dolerite. However, during the process, large cracks appeared in the granite, leading the ancient builders to abandon the project entirely. Today, the obelisk remains in situ, lying partially separated from the quarry floor, offering a unique glimpse into the techniques of ancient stone carving. This site is significant because it reveals the scale and ambition of Egyptian engineering. Visitors can see the marks left by the workers’ tools and imagine the tremendous effort required to transport and erect such a colossal monument. It also provides valuable insight into why certain projects were never completed in antiquity. A visit to the Unfinished Obelisk is like stepping back in time, uncovering the challenges and skills of a civilization that mastered monumental construction thousands of years ago.
